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Okay, so it sounds like a CF5 will fit, but some attachments are impossible as they come from the factory. Is that right?
Fermenting Fridge Choices?
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Looks like Nokt from the other thread turned his to the side so the front attachments would fit. I have an (optional) sight glass so that adds more bunch more inches. Also, looks like he only has a blowoff on the top, I added Spikes all-in-one PRV and a dry hopper which needs a ton of vertical space. I make a lot of Hazy IPAs so use that quite a bit. Obviously it’s not required equipment though.
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So no pressure brewing without that big valve.
To pressure ferment, you need a spunding valve (to control the amount of pressure) and a pressure release valve (for safety). I guess technically you just need a spunding valve but if it were to get stuck and pressure builds you could create a bomb. I use Spikes all-in-one which does both.
https://spikebrewing.com/products/all-in-one-prv
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It looks like the SS Brewtech conical is shorter, but something might have to be done about the big tube hanging off the side.
On the Spike you could still pressure ferment but maybe not with the unit Spike sells. It's an easy build and looks close to the picture here. Remember though, for safety, have a pressure relief valve. That's the brass thing on the right. There's also an adjustable style. Spike conical is rated around 15 PSI.
If you decide to build one you could switch out the orientation of parts to minimize some height.
If you decide to build one you could switch out the orientation of parts to minimize some height.
![Craft A Brew - Safale S-04 Dry Yeast - Fermentis - English Ale Dry Yeast - For English and American Ales and Hard Apple Ciders - Ingredients for Home Brewing - Beer Making Supplies - [1 Pack]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fVGNh6JfL._SL500_.jpg)
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It's funny, reading the ad copy on various sites. To read Spike's material, you would think every other valve was a scam, and at least one site makes fun of Spike's valve.
I built one for my CF10, used it a few times but I seem to use the blow-off tube the most. I'm not saying either way is best. I'll try out the valve on a few more batches. All told I have less than 50 bucks into mine so it's not a game changer is it doesn't get used on every batch. Many folks here use them on every brew.
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